Last Hope K-9 will hold an adoption event at Crawford on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Last Hope K-9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and places them with loving foster families who give them the attention and the medical care so many of them need, until they can find their “forever” homes. Visit https://www.lasthopek9.org/ to learn more about the organization and the dogs that are up for adoption. Learn more about the adoption process, here.
Please join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals, outdoors, under the tent in front of our church at 34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA, on Sunday, October 5, at 10am. We will celebrate communion*, have animal-themed music and have individual blessings for every pet who comes. We will give thanks for our animal companions, honor animals that serve in public safety and wellness, and celebrate those who have taken on the difficult work of animal rescue, shelter, and care. All are welcome (people and animals), so please join us and bring your critters, big or small. “If you can control it, you can bring it.” (Along those lines, please read these tips for keeping the peace among our blessed pets at the service.)
*In the Methodist Church, we practice an open table. You do not have to be a member of this church or any church to join us in Holy Communion. Where Christ is the host, all are welcome.
Call 888-814-0466 or visit lifelinescreening.com to reserve an appointment at Crawford on November 3. Life Line Screening services may be eligible for reimbursement using a Health Savings Account (HSA). To confirm HSA eligibility for a specific Life Line Screening service, contact your health insurance provider.
NEW DATE!!! Winchester PrideFest ’25 has been rescheduled from Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12. Join us from 4:30 to 6:30pm on the town common. Event organizers encourage everyone to join them for arts & crafts, live entertainment, opportunities for education and advocacy, and more! This is a free event, for families and children of all ages. For more information, visit https://nfsj.org/events/pridefest-2025/. it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day on Thursday to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ friends, family and neighbors!
Join us this Saturday, June 14, for Winchester Porchfest! Crawford Memorial UMC is happy to be one of many venues around town, hosting musical groups during this fun, family-friendly tradition in Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat at one of our picnic tables and join us under the tent for performances by
Porchfest Organizers have set a rain date of Sunday June 15. In the event of inclement weather, check the Porchfest website (https://porchfest.win/) for information
Dress for Success was a huge success! Thank you for your response to our request for gently used, nearly-new professional attire for Dress for Success® Worldwide. The folks from GoodWill picked up your donations this week – two overflowing bins and an equally crowded hanging clothes rack. We appreciate your generosity, as will the individuals who receive these clothes as they seek employment and better lives!